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#4368 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 46% in state
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Elementary School · Pleasant Valley · Camarillo, CA
A Pleasant Valley elementary school where students score 4 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1555 Kendall Ave., Camarillo, CA 93010
- Math 50% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts score 59% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 14 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 58% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 71% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 40 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,320/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Camarillo), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$108,538
Median home value
$809,900
Median rent
$2,455/mo
College educated
40.5%
Homeownership
64.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornerstone Christian SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–8 | 0.6 mi | 156 | Compare → |
| Pleasant Valley School of Engineering and ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | K–8 | 0.6 mi | 528 | Compare → |
| Dos Caminos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 322 | Compare → |
| Peak Prep Pleasant ValleyCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 403 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Pleasant Valley
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,363NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is listed in Pleasant Valley; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is a public elementary school in Camarillo, CA, part of Pleasant Valley, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 24.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,368 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts
What grades does Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts serve?
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is 24.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts rank in CA?
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts ranks #4,368 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 71% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts a charter school?
No, Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts a Title I school?
No, Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts?
21.6% of students at Los Primeros School of Sciences & Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 598
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Ventura County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (805) 383-5330
- Area population (ZIP 93010)
- 46,715
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.6
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 93010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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